Local Government

Local Government

7th - 8th Grade

27 Qs

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Local Government

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A charter is...

A constitution for a state

A constitution for a county

A constitution for a city

A contract for a special district

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the county 'seat' for Sarasota County?

Venice

North Port

Sarasota

Longboat Key

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Another word for neighborhood

Charter

Seat

Home

Ward

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Describe Mayor-Council (strong mayor) form of local government

The mayor is appointed by the State, holds executive power, is able to propose legislation and also veto the council.

The mayor is elected by the People, holds executive power, is able to propose legislation and also veto the council.

The mayor is hired by the city council and may be fired as well.

The mayor is elected by the People, but holds no legislative and no executive power.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many counties are in Florida?

13

67

40

120

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many municipalities are in Florida?

67

410

1,229

39,560

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Home Rule" mean?

Cities are ruled by the Federal government.

Cities are governed by the State Court system.

Counties and cities write their own charters.

Cities receive their power from the U.S. Constitution

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